Lesson 4: Lead the Project Team

Open Ended

Why is it important for a project manager to create a collaborative project team environment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key benefit of training, coaching, and mentoring within a project team?

• It increases team member motivation and skill development.

• It reduces the need for communication.

• It eliminates all conflicts within the team.

• It guarantees project success without further effort.

Open Ended

What are some guidelines for developing inclusive leadership competencies?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a leadership skill or competency?

• Networking

• Team-building

• Programming

• Facilitation

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Active listening and ___ styles assessment are key interpersonal and team skills.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the 'Direct' and 'Consensus/Collaborative' leadership styles in terms of decision-making and team autonomy.

Multiple Choice

Which leadership style is characterized by the leader modeling desired behaviors?

• Direct

• Consultative

• Servant Leadership

• Situational

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best distinguishes leadership from management according to the lesson?

• Leadership involves guiding through discussion and exchange of ideas, while management directs actions using prescribed behaviors.

• Leadership is about enforcing rules, while management is about inspiring teams.

• Leadership focuses on individual tasks, while management focuses on team goals.

• Leadership and management are essentially the same.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of servant leadership?

• Facilitate rather than manage

• Provide coaching and training

• Remove work impediments

• Focus on individual achievements

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended focus area for managing virtual team member engagement?

• Team dynamics

• Transparency

• Micromanagement

• Accountability

Open Ended

Explain how shared commitments can help reduce the risk of team members feeling isolated in a virtual team environment.

Fill in the Blank

Colocation, if possible, is best for team performance because it fosters ___ interaction.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary function of a Project Management Information System (PMIS)?

• Store and maintain project artifacts

• Gather, integrate and share project data

• Create project teams

• Approve project budgets

Open Ended

Explain why artifacts are important in project management and how they benefit future projects.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered good practices for information storage and distribution in projects?

• Select an accessible location

• Use information radiators to make work visible

• Use cloud-based systems for larger projects

• Store all documents locally only

Fill in the Blank

A structured process for the review and approval of documents is an example of ___ to include when standardizing artifacts.

Open Ended

List three types of artifacts that can be tailored to fit a specific project.

Fill in the Blank

The configuration management plan facilitates consistency of the ___, service or result of the project and/or operability.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the learning objectives, which aspect of leading a project team do you feel most confident about, and which area would you like to explore further?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key focus area for leading a project team as outlined in Lesson 4?

• Crafting your leadership skills

• Creating a collaborative project team environment

• Developing technical coding skills

• Managing conflict